Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have a deep understanding of autism and want to be part of a supportive, rewarding environment? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our SEN provision in Durham on a full-time or part-time basis.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Durham (Free Parking Available)
Working Hours: 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Contract: Full-time or Part-time

About the Role: You will be working within a further education setting, supporting students with a range of needs, primarily focusing on those with autism. Your role will involve assisting with classroom activities, providing 1:1 support, and ensuring a positive, inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Understanding of Autism: Essential for this role as you'll be supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs.
• Experience working with Autism: Highly desirable, but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
• Compassion and Patience: Key to helping our students thrive.
• Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Supportive, inclusive work environment

If you're passionate about SEN and want to be part of a dynamic and caring team, we’d love to hear from you!

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.